Erwähnung
mention
The word 'Erwähnung' is the German equivalent of the English word 'mention'. It is used when referring to a brief or casual reference to something or someone. For instance, one might say 'Ich mache eine kurze Erwähnung' to mean 'I'm making a brief mention'.
Example sentences using: Erwähnung
Die Erwähnung deines Namens hat mich überrascht.
The mention of your name surprised me.
In this sentence, 'Erwähnung' is used to express 'mention'. The speaker was surprised when the name was brought up or referred to in conversation.
Ich sah eine Erwähnung von dem Buch in der Zeitung.
I saw a mention of the book in the newspaper.
This sentence uses 'Erwähnung' to indicate that the book was referenced, or 'mentioned', in a newspaper the speaker was reading.
Bei der Erwähnung von Schokolade bekomme ich immer Hunger.
At the mention of chocolate, I always get hungry.
Here, 'Erwähnung' is used to express the idea of someone just speaking or writing about ('mentioning') chocolate. This mention triggers hunger in the speaker.